Rope glider



Jan. 10, 1950 D. H. BUCKS ROPE GLIDER Filed June 20', 1947 Ava INVENTOR ATTORNEYS.

Patented Jan. 10, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT" OFFICE 2,493,855 i v "ROPE:QLIDERH David-H; Bucks, Milwaukee, Wis.

" fflj fkl' pliai' June '20, 1947, Serial No, 756,075

. 1 This invention relates to I r particularly, has reference to a device of this character for use in attaching flags-to flagpole .halyards. i A Iii An important object of the invention is to pro- 5 vide a device of the character describedthat can be used on flagpoles mounted; either vertically,

horizontally, .or at some; intermediate angle, the

device being further 'fu'lly'efficient-for use on 'Z-Claims (01.116-173) rope-gliders, and more pulley arrangement, whereby when ofiof the halyard section's mQ B' upwardly, the other moves "downwardly;

- My'inventio'n' embodies a body portion '5, which is preferably formed from a block of metal or the likefand is of relatively thickened formation, as

particularly shown in Figures 3 and 4; In the embodimentillustrated, this isshown as being of substantially rectangular formation, but as will poles that are either tapered, or constant in di- 'be',apparentfrom the complete description of the ameter.

Another important object of the invention is to provide such a device that does not have to be attached in any way to the pole itself, the dedeparture from the spirit 7 of the invention. f "i 'In one sidewall of the bodyportionfi is formed a,. recess 6,'and a projection 1 isextended from vice being connected entirely to the flag and to one end thereof, whereby the recess is partially 2 is capable of being constructed with a minimum 5 of expense, and with very few parts simply arranged, but which nevertheless is unusually durable and efficient in use.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts, hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claims, it being understood that made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.

Referring to the drawing Figure 1 is a side elevational view, showing a 40 flagpole and halyard of conventional construc-- tion, there being a flag attached to the halyard by means of gliders constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view of the glider, a portion of a flag attached thereto being also shown.

Figure 3 is a side elevational view of the glider. Figure 4 is a view taken substantially on line 44 of Figure 2.

Referring to the drawing in detail, a flagpole of conventional formation is designated by the reference character 1?, with the reference characters A and B designating respective halyard sections also of conventional construction, which are connected to the pole by means of the usual changes may be 35 plosed. A spring member 8 is secured to the body "portion 5 atlone end, asby a screw 9 or other suitable fastening means, the other end of .the ispring friend ier. normally lying. in engagement with the adjacent end of ,theprojection '1, the

spring member thus normallyfse'rving to close the remaining portion of the recess 6.

" Thus," it is seen, that a ring or grommet R,.in

one cornerv of th'e'fiag F, can be entered into the recess 6, yjmea'ns; of manual pressure applied 'to' direct the spring member '8 inwardly, said member springing back to its normal position upon the pressure being relieved.

At I I is shown a substantially enlarged opening, which is preferably flared as at l2, at either end thereof. This opening is of considerably greater diameter than the diameter of halyard section A, and it is seen that halyard section A will freely slide therethrough, without the possibility of binding. The opening H is, as clearly shown in Figures 2 and 4, disposed adjacent one end of the body portion 5, and is substantially centrally disposed relative to the sides of the body portion.

Adjacent the other end of the body portion 5 is formed a second large Opening l3, through which halyard section B is positioned. Preferably, the bodv portion 5 is so proportioned as to its dimensions that these openings H and [3 will be disposed relatively close to each other, it being found that this is particularly desirable in the case of tapered fiagpoles, in order that the halyard sections A and B will remain close to each other at all times, further removing the possibility of binding or wear thereon.

A threaded opening it is formed in the end of the body portion 5, communicating between the outer surface thereof and the opening I 3, as best shown in Figure 4. Threadable in this openthrough each of ing is a thumb screw l5, which may have a head knurled as at l6 for the purpose of facilitating the operation thereof. A comparatively large and thickened block I1 is carried by the inner end of the thumb screw l5, and is preferably swivelly'mounted thereon, as shown at l8.

By operation of the thumb screw [5, the block ll forces the halyard section B against one wall of the openin [3, and upon threading the thumb screw [5 inwardly, :a suflicienit amount, the result is obtained of tightly retaining halyard section B in fixed position relative to the body portion 5. It may be noted in this connection theft the wall of the opening l3 can be recessed .as at l9, to receive the halyard section, preventing its slipping 0133 to the side.

In operation of a device constructed in-accord- K ance with the invention,

the attaching rings R of the flag are each attached to one of identically constructed devices made as shown and described. j I

It will be understood in connection that the halyard sections A and B will already have been passed through the respective openings l I and J3.

When the flag F- been so connected, .tl'rumb'sorews 15 are used to tighten each of .the two gliders to :the halyard section B, the distance between the sliders being of course first-adjusted i -or the purpose of removing any slack between the corners of the .fiag. Then, to raise the flag, halyard section A is pulled downwardly. isliding through the openings M in the respective gliders.

The position of the as shown in Figure l, is inra plane substantially perpendicular tothe halyard sections .A and B, this being due iothe fact that the body 5 and presser ioot I are thick (see Fig. 4), so .as to engage a sufioientgportion oi the length of the section 'Baswill produce the result of perpendicular extension of the body "5 from thesectionB. V r

Whatiselaimedi's: .7 .7

LA glider for flagpole halyard sections comprising. a solid body having a .pair of close spaced openings extending iromtop to bottom thereof which a halyard section passes,

each opening being of substantially greater diameter than the diameter of the section extending therethrough, a thumb screw threaded through a side wall of the body into one of the openings, said screw. and the wall of said opening adapted for engagement between them of a portion of one section sufliciently long as to cause the body and the engaged section to be retained in perpendicular relation against relative movement, and "meanson the marginal portion of the body for catching-a corner of a flag thereto.

ref :thnnugh each of which a halyard section passes, each opening being of substantially greater diameter than the diameter of the sectinn -extending therethrough, a thumb screw threaded through a side wall of the body into one 0f openings, a presser foot of a thickness corresponding approximately to the thicknessof bodyand mounted upon the inner end of the thumb screw to press the section extending through said opening tightly against the wall of the opening, to hold the engaged section and the body against relative movement with. the body extendin perpendicularly Irom said section, and means on the marginal portion of the body .for attaching-a corner of a flag thereto.

DAVID H. BUCKS.

REFERENCES CITED I The following references are of record in the file of patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Name Date Klamroth June 17, 1919 Rohlibaugh Nov. 30, 1920 Switzer Nov. 21, 1922 FOREIGN PATENTS Country Date Germany, June 19, 1930 7 Number Number 500,269 

